Lead Engineer (Marine Electronics)

Our client, a high performance design, engineering and manufacturing marine company are looking for a Lead Engineer to work within their electronics race course technologies department. We’re looking for a Lead Engineer who thrives in complex, high-pressure environments and can blend field engineering, systems design, and leadership. The Lead Engineer will oversee the setup, operation, and continuous improvement of all on-water and on-shore systems that define racecourse. From GPS positioning, telemetry networks and race marks to data telemetry and communications systems. This is a full time, permanent, hybrid working role with international travel.

Technical Leadership: Lead the engineering operations of the Race Course Technologies team on-site and remotely.

System Management: Oversee deployment and maintenance of the full RCT technology stack:

• Chase boat fleet NavCom systems – Chart plotters, sensors, radios, and DC electrical systems.
• Race Management – Equipment deployment, configuration, maintenance and support.

Operational Delivery: Ensure all race course technology systems are operational, safe, and accurate during training, racing, and testing days. Contribute to standard operating procedures and technical training for junior engineers.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with the LiveLine, Broadcast, Data, and On-Water Operations teams to deliver integrated solutions that perform flawlessly under live racing conditions. This includes supporting Junior engineers with rigging of Riedel equipment on camera boats when appropriate.

Safety Compliance: Ensure all systems across all owned support-boats on-the-water, comply with safety and operational standards, including maritime and radio regulations. Maintenance of emergency bilge-pumps, charting-systems, AIS-system and nav-lights.

System Maintenance Refurbishment: Oversee post-event servicing, diagnostics, and repairs of all RCT equipment to ensure full readiness for the next events.

Hardware Modification Project Preparation: Manage hardware modifications, upgrades, and integration work in preparation for new projects or system enhancements.

Testing Validation: Conduct controlled testing, calibration, and configuration of RCT systems in workshop or field environments to validate software and hardware performance.

R&D Support: Work closely with internal engineering and partner teams to prototype, integrate, and evaluate new technologies or workflows.

Logistics Planning: Support container packing, asset tracking, and documentation for global touring. Maintain clear visibility of system status and spares inventory between events. Review and refine build, deployment, and troubleshooting processes based on field experience. Champion better engineering standards and smarter solutions.

F50 Electrical Fit out Support: Support the Electronics department when extra resources are needed to complete electronics works on F50’s in the SGP Technologies facility.

Strong background in Marine electronics, DC electrical systems and network engineering with hands-on experience in field deployments:

• Experience with DC systems, LTE systems, IP networking, NMEA2000 marine electronics, or RF communications.
• Competence in technical documentation, reading CAD or system schematics, and structured troubleshooting.
• Maritime qualifications or experience are beneficial but not essential.

Natural leader who builds trust through competence and communication:

• Pragmatic and innovative — can balance short-term fixes with long-term system design thinking.
• Willing to travel globally and work irregular hours around event schedules.

If this position interests you, and you would like to learn more or explore other available jobs that could also match your skill set, please apply today or email jbaker@navis-consulting.